Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Common chives, Garlic chives, Siberian garlic chives, Giant Siberian chives
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove deadheads
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, head rot, Pink Root, Rust, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Skin rash
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Bone strength, Improve heart health, Nutrients
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ALLIUM schoenoprasum
NYSSA sylvatica
Common Name
Chives, Cultivated Chives, Garden Chives
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
In Hindi
Chives
Black Tupelo Tree
In German
Schnittlauch
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
In French
Ciboulette
Noir Arbre Tupelo
In Spanish
Cebollino
Árbol negro Tupelo
In Greek
βολβοί φαγώσιμοι
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Cebolinha
Árvore Tupelo Preto
In Polish
Szczypiorek
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
In Latin
Sectivi porri
Niger Tupelo ligno
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cornales
Family
Liliaceae
Nyssaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Bombini
Subfamily
Allioideae
Nyssoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Chives and Black Tupelo
Season and care of Chives and Black Tupelo is important to know. While considering everything about Chives and Black Tupelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chives season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Tupelo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chives is Loam, Sand and for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chives is Neutral and for Black Tupelo is Acidic.
Chives and Black Tupelo Physical Information
Chives and Black Tupelo physical information is very important for comparison. Chives height is 203.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Chives and Black Tupelo are as follows:
Chives flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Chives leaf color: Green and Light Green
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
- Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Care of Chives and Black Tupelo
Care of Chives and Black Tupelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chives pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove deadheads and Black Tupelo pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chives needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.